Research Snapshots

The UBC Faculty of Medicine is a biomedical innovation hotspot. With expertise in genomics, machine learning, data science, biomedical engineering and more, UBC researchers are working together across disciplines to solve the most urgent health issues of today. They are fueling a new wave of innovation and bringing hope to patients around the world, from right here in British Columbia.

Meet the scientists transforming medicine.

Helping patients produce insulin with a cutting-edge stem cell device
TYPE-1 DIABETES

Helping patients produce insulin with a cutting-edge stem cell device

Eliminating the need for anti-rejection drugs
ORGAN TRANSPLANTS

Eliminating the need for anti-rejection drugs

How lab-grown ‘mini-brains’ could reveal the inner workings of dementia — and point to a cure
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

How lab-grown ‘mini-brains’ could reveal the inner workings of dementia — and point to a cure

Earlier screening and treatment for a silent killer
OVARIAN CANCER

Earlier screening and treatment for a silent killer

A novel aerosol treatment to limit disease progression
COVID-19

A novel aerosol treatment to limit disease progression

Supercharging drug development through deep computer learning
DRUG DESIGN

Supercharging drug development through deep computer learning

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